Visit our area churches:

"We need not fear what God has wrought. We need not know His plan.
We only need to know He's there, and love's in store for man.
Just think the words He'd have you pray, and ere a sound be heard,
His perfect love will fill your heart before you've breathed a word."

Excerpt from "No Greater Love", by Jim Fish

College Street Church of Christ
815 College St.
446-2908
Minister: King Burney
Sunday School: 10 am
Sunday Worship: 11 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday Worship: 7 pm

First Baptist Church
202 S 8th St., Box 51
446-2125
Pastor Morris Cook
Sunday School: 9:45 am
 Sunday Worship: 10:55 am & 6 pm
Wednesday Worship: 7 pm
(followed by fellowship meal at 6:15 pm)
email: jfbc@ktc.com

First Presbyterian Church
201 S 11th
446-2165

First United Methodist Church
904 Main St.
446-2153

Hill Country Baptist Church
322 S 11th St.
446-2813

Jehovah's Witnesses
220 US Hwy 377 S
446-2983

Junction Christian Fellowship
624 Main St.
446-2751

St. Theresas Catholic Church
7th & Oak Streets
446-3393
Pastor: Father Quirino Cornejo
Pastoral Associate: Deacon Tim Graham
Mass schedule:
Saturday 7 pm (Spanish)
Sunday 9 am (English)
Inquire with Decon Tim about the church's
many youth and community programs at:
 timgraham@ctesc.net
For emergencies call 446-8773

About the Walk to Emmaus

What is Emmaus?

The Walk to Emmaus was established to develop Christian leadership in the local church and discipleship in the world around us. It encourages a closer relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. The weekend is for adults over the age of 18. There is a weekend designed for youth called Chrysalis.

The weekend itself is a 72 hour experience beginning Thursday evening through Sunday evening. Fifteen talks are given by clergy and lay speakers. Participants study, discuss, and experience God's grace and how that grace comes alive in the Christian community.

Read the Upper Room's more detailed description here.

History of Emmaus

The Walk to Emmaus is based on the story of two disciples walking along the road between Jerusalem and the village of Emmaus shortly after Christ's resurrection. As the two were discussing the events of the past few days, the risen Christ joined them. But they were kept from recognizing him. He explained that the Christ must suffer before receiving his glory. Later he joined the two for supper. As he blessed and broke the bread, the eyes of the disciples were opened and they recognized this stranger as the risen Christ. But then he disappeared from their sight. They immediately returned to Jerusalem to spread the word that Christ had indeed risen. (Luke 24:13-35)

This story is the background for the Walk to Emmaus weekend. Just as Christ appeared to the disciples and explained the Scriptures to them, pilgrims on their walk learn, strengthen, and renew the faith of Christian people. This is done in an atmosphere of love, friendship, and prayer.

The Walk to Emmaus program began in the US in 1977 and is overseen internationally by The Upper Room in Nashville, TN. Its format comes from church renewal, called Cursillo de Christiandad or "short course in Christianity," begun in 1949 in Spain. Millions of persons the world over have made a Cursillo weekend. Click here for the original story of how Cursillo de Christiandad got started.

There are similar programs: Cursillo, Tres Dias, Via de Christo, DeColores Ministries, or Kairos (prison ministries). Also, related weekends are held in many areas for youth and college-aged folks under such names as Chrysalis, Happenings, Rainbow, Vida Nueva, Epiphany (youth prison ministry), and others.

Should I attend?

As in all things of significant impact in your life, one should pray and ask for divine guidance. Seek the counsel of the clergy in your church home or other Christian organization. You might be interested in hearing what others have said about their weekend experience. Read testimonials and talk to other people who have been on one of these weekends.

If you decide you are interested in attending an Emmaus weekend, you will first need to find a sponsor. Anyone who has attended a weekend described above (Emmaus, Chrysalis, Cursillo, etc.) can sponsor you. Your sponsor should be someone who knows you well. Sponsorship is an important duty, and not one to be taken lightly. They will work with you to guide you through the application process, answer any questions you have, and envelop you in prayer before, during, and after your weekend. Central Carolinas Emmaus Community is a body of believers who stand ready to help you in your faith journey.

Please email me concerning any additional information, corrections or churches I have failed to list.